Bioprocessing with Immobilised Enzymes (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is bioprocessing?
What is bioprocessing?
Use of enzyme-controlled reactions to make a product
What is a bioreactor?
What is a bioreactor?
A vessel where bioprocessing occurs
Which enzyme is used in cheese making to coagulate milk?
Which enzyme is used in cheese making to coagulate milk?
Rennin
What role do proteases play in washing powders?
What role do proteases play in washing powders?
Break down protein-based stains
What are immobilised enzymes?
What are immobilised enzymes?
Enzymes attached to inert material
Which is a method of enzyme immobilisation?
Which is a method of enzyme immobilisation?
Trapping enzymes in a gel
How do immobilised enzymes work in a system?
How do immobilised enzymes work in a system?
Substrate is passed over fixed enzymes
Why are immobilised enzymes more stable?
Why are immobilised enzymes more stable?
Protected in gel/membrane
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
No, they are not cheaper
What does glucose isomerase do in soft drink production?
What does glucose isomerase do in soft drink production?
Converts glucose to fructose
Why is fructose used to sweeten soft drinks?
Why is fructose used to sweeten soft drinks?
Sweeter than glucose
What does lactase break lactose down into?
What does lactase break lactose down into?
Glucose and galactose